• 2018
  • 30m
Armchair Britain

Summary Miriam Margolyes narrates a whistle stop journey around the UK. Footage from the television archives is utilised to show places of interest, ancient local customs and everyday life. View more details

  • 2018
  • 30m

Armchair Britain

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Miriam Margolyes Ken Dodd

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7.1

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Oct 7, 2018

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : British Broadcasting Corporation

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Studios

Summary Miriam Margolyes narrates a whistle stop journey around the UK. Footage from the television archives is utilised to show places of interest, ancient local customs and everyday life. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Oct 7, 2018

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : British Broadcasting Corporation

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) BBC Studios

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Armchair Britain (2018) Armchair Britain (2018)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Oct 07, 2018
Cornwall
Archive footage guides viewers around stunning surfing beaches, the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor, and the modern wonder of the Eden Project. May Day in Padstow, beatniks and the legend of King Arthur also feature.
Episode 2 • Oct 08, 2018
East End
Today's destination is the East End of London. We visit famous markets, historic pubs and some of the most notorious streets in London, learn how to eat jellied eels and brush up on our rhyming slang.
Episode 3 • Oct 09, 2018
The Highlands
This edition focuses on the highlands and islands of Scotland, home of the Highland Games, the Highland Cow, Britain's only private army, Britain's shortest scheduled flight and a quite famous monster.
Episode 4 • Oct 10, 2018
Liverpool
Today we take a ferry across the Mersey to the birthplace of The Beatles, the Merseyside Derby and the crossword puzzle, the city of Liverpool. We learn how to talk scouse and the legend of the liver birds.
Episode 5 • Oct 11, 2018
Blackpool
Today's destination is Britain's favourite seaside resort, Blackpool. We meet fearsome landladies, learn how Blackpool rock is made and visit the tower, beach, ballroom and illuminations.
Episode 6 • Oct 14, 2018
Bristol
A visit to Bristol viewing the docks, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and one of the world's oldest zoos. Surfing the Severn bore, the first bungee jump and saying goodbye to Concorde also feature.
Episode 7 • Oct 15, 2018
The Dales
Miriam Margolyes is our tour guide as we explore the Yorkshire Dales, where we drop in on a sheep fair, a grouse shoot, a game of knur and spell and take a ride on one of Britain's most remote railways.
Episode 8 • Oct 16, 2018
South Wales
Today's destination is South Wales and the valleys. We bask on the beach at Barry, remember Tiger Bay, head down the mines, hear some male voice choirs and meet a Welsh witch.
Episode 9 • Oct 17, 2018
Newcastle
This edition visits Newcastle and the north east of England. Miriam guides viewers along the Tyne, taking in the beautiful bridges, the bustling quayside and the Hoppings fair.
Episode 10 • Oct 18, 2018
Brighton
Today's destination is England's south coast and Old Ocean's Bauble - better known as Brighton. We are guided through this stylish city via the pleasure palace, pier and promenade.
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